Black Buddha
Near Ruins of Nalanda university a modern temple named the Black Buddha temple (termed by locals as the Telia Bhairav, “tel” refers to use of oil as a protective coating) has emerged near Temple 14 with has an ancient large black Buddha image in Bhumisparha Mudra. This the same temple termed Baithak Bhairab in Cunningham’s 1861–62 ASI report, suggesting that the Buddha image was in worship by the locals even then, suggesting a continuity of religious activity in the ruins of Nalanda. Replicas of the Black Buddha image have been installed in temples in Thailand.
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How to Reach:
By Air
The Nearest Airport is JPN International Airport in Patna (110 km). Patna is well linked to all major Indian cities including Kolkata, Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ranchi, Lucknow. Rajgir is also connected to Gaya International Airport(78 km) which is connected to International Destinations like Bangkok, Colombo, Thimphu etc.
By Train
Rajgir itself has a Railway Station (RGD) which is connected to Patna, Kolkata and New Delhi via daily trains. Shramjeevi Express connects it to New Delhi while Buddha Purnima Express connects it to Varanasi. Rajgir Express connects it to Danapur, while Rajgir-Howrah Passenger Train connects it to Kolkata. Rajgir is well connected to Gaya Railway Station (GAYA), which is one India’s busiest rail routes.
By Road
Rajgir is well connected by road to Patna (110 km), Nalanda ( 15 km), Gaya (78 km), Pawapuri (38 km), Bihar Sharif (25 km). Regular Bus Services are available from all these locations. BSTDC runs daily Air-Conditioned Buses between Patna and Bodh Gaya via Rajgir. Cabs on Hire and Taxis are readily available from all major places. Fares are negotiable.